The Lottery

What can be seen on the slip of the paper of the winner of the lottery?

• Nothing because they did not receive one

• a red X

• a black spot

• a red spot

What is Old Man Warner’s reaction upon hearing that other towns have either given up the lottery or are considering doing so?

• He laughs.

• He begins to weep

• He says it's a good idea.

• He says it will lead to nothing but trouble.

All of the following pieces of evidence foreshadow the climax EXCEPT which?

• The boys in the town gather round, smooth stones.

• Once the lottery begins, the villagers’ moods change from lighthearted to serious and tense.

• Tessie Hutchinson snatches her piece of paper from the box.

• The villagers are afraid or reluctant to approach the black box.

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Although one character/protagonist isn’t evident, based on the central conflict, who or what is the antagonist?

• Bill Hutchinson

• everyone in the town

• Old Man Warner

• Mr. Summers

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At the end of the story, who "wins" the lottery?

• Bill Jr.

• Tessie

• Bill

• Nancy

How does the mood change throughout the story?

• The author begins with calmness and tranquility, but she ultimately shifts the reader to shock and confusion.

• The author begins with shock and horror, and then she shifts to calmness and peacefulness.

• The author begins with mourning and sadness, and then she shifts to happiness and joy.

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There is a lot of tradition regarding the lottery to the town villagers. All of the following are traditions EXCEPT which?

• No one is allowed to open his/her folded paper until everyone has drawn from the black box.

• The official of the lottery must be sworn in by someone else.

• The official of the lottery must address or speak to each person drawing from the black box.

• All women must draw first as heads of their households on behalf of their families.

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What is the implied resolution of “The Lottery”? Here’s the last sentence: “‘It isn’t fair, it isn’t right,’ Mrs.Hutchinson screamed, and then they were upon her.”

• Tessie Hutchinson attacks her attackers by throwing stones at them.

• Tessie Hutchinson runs away away from the mob, and the mob is unable to catch her.

• Tessie Hutchinson, who does not approve of the lottery, is stoned to death.

• Tessie Hutchinson is tackled by the mob of townspeople. She feels that The Lottery is very fair and just and hands her son some pebbles.

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What may be one theme of “The Lottery”?

• Evil can be cloaked in something that seems to be good.

• Lotteries are always in the best interests of everyone involved.

• Sticks and stones may break my bones, but lotteries will never hurt me.

• All women must draw first as heads of their households on behalf of their families.

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Which of the following events is not an event that exemplifies the short story’s dark story and tone?

• “And someone gave little Davy Hutchinson few pebbles.”

• Bill Hutchinson helps play a hand in his own wife’s murder.

• The boys collect round and smooth stones, which will cause a slow, more painful death.

• Other towns are giving up and not conducting lotteries anymore.

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